Learn to Create a Chic Bridal Updo

Chic Bridal Updo Tutorial Inspired by Vanderpump Rules

I love doing beautiful Upstyles, but they mean even more when they are a part of someone’s special day! In this blog, I talk about this beautiful Simple Knot Upstyle that I did for Vanderpump Rules cast member, Katie Maloney!

I seriously can’t believe I was part of this amazing day.  Not only did Vanderpump Rules cast member, Katie Maloney, trust me with one of her most important accessories (her hair!) but I was able to witness a beautiful ceremony and be part of someone’s special day.  

That’s one of the reasons why I truly love this industry.  As hairstylists, we are able to quickly connect with people on an intimate level.

We help them feel beautiful every day!  Think about it?  I never in my life met Katie and here I am touching her hair!

 It’s an amazing thing that I am allowed in her personal space. I loved creating this beautiful chic updo, on a very special day …her wedding!

So I thought I would pass on this special moment the best way a hairstylist can.  To show you all of the steps I took to create Kaite Maloney’s wedding upstyle.  

Here is an updo tutorial of Vanderpump rules star, Katie Maloney Wedding Day Hair:

Kenra Platinum Products used:

* Prep Bodified blowout
Thickening Mousse
Boosting Spray Foam

* Curl set 1-inch wand
Dry Texture Spray

* Style
Texturizing Taffy

* Finish
Volume Spray
To give Katie the perfect canvas for an all-day hold upstyle, I used Thickening Mousse and boosting spray foam at her roots. I gave her a modified blowout using a 1 1/2 inch round brush, making sure to style her fringe in its natural fall.

For thermal protection and added texture, I used Dry Texture Spray to set Katie’s curls using a 1-inch wand.

Because Katie’s hair was so dense, I had to incorporate an anchor braid in a horizon section in the back of her hair. I did this to remove density so she could have that airy updo she dreamed of and so it could last all night long.

Using texturizing taffy, I then rouched 2-inch sections on each side and secured the sections on to the anchor braid. I also left her fringe in her natural part which was perfect for that effortless updo look she was going for.

I finished Katie’s style with Volume Spray 25 for an all-night hold before perfectly placing her rose gold headband and beautiful log veil.

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